The symptoms of a yeast infection will not only cause your burning and itching, but can disrupt your everyday activities.
A doctor might recommend medications but these can be costly and still not even cure your infection.
Here you'll discover some methods that are more than just safe and natural, but are also cost effective.
They can get you the relief you need and do it in fast order.
After experiencing a yeast infection you will be absolutely sure you don't ever want to go through that again.
It is unfortunate, but when you try to rely on OTC (over the counter) remedies you'll see that many of them are only temporary.
If you use natural home remedies, it will be safe, easy on your cash, and can actually get rid of your infection.
They take it on from the inside and the outside.
I'm talking about in the digestive tract too.
This is where the overgrowth of the Candida Albicans starts.
If you're like a lot of women you probably have some yogurt in your fridge, but losing weight is not the sole benefit to be derived from yogurt.
Probiotic yogurt actually has the means to soothe the symptoms of your yeast infection almost immediately.
It contains a bacteria that is a natural warrior against yeast.
If you haven't been eating yogurt then now is an excellent time to get started.
You will not just be battling your infection, but you'll also be preventing any future outbreaks.
You can also use it like a soothing topical cream by applying it to the irritated areas.
It is safe for use on the inside and the outside.
It cools the burning and stops the itching.
You can even take some and place it inside your vagina and make the process faster.
Keep it chilled for soothing the burning or take a tampon and dip it in the yogurt and place it in your vagina for an hour or so.
Another good wonder drug found at home is garlic.
If you don't usually keep it around you need to start doing so.
It's great for killing a lot of bugs and things that cause ailments, and it's good for yeast infections as well.
By adding this to meals is a good preventative measure, but once you already have the infection you want to take this straight to the source.
Take a couple of cloves and crush them up and apply it right on the spot that itches.
It's true the smell is a bit overpowering, but the relief is well worth it.
Some women take the crushed up garlic and a bit of garlic oil and wrap them in gauze and place this inside their vagina.
It sounds crazy I know, but in just a few hours after you remove it, you will see your world has changed for the better.
Do this for a few days in a row and you'll rid yourself of that nasty yeast infection.
Lastly, you need to take care of yourself and your body.
This means on the inside and out.
This is how you prevent yeast infections from recurring.
You can help yourself by practicing safe sex so you and your partner don't pass it to each other during sex.
If your skin is too sensitive to condoms then try switching brands.
Proper showering and drying techniques can also help because yeast loves hanging around in warm moist areas.
You should eat healthy and always be sure to get enough sleep.
Exercising can help you to be itch-free.
Live right and you will live well.